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Gatewood Schools

139 Phillips Dr
Eatonton, GA 31024

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Gatewood Schools serves 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Georgia Accrediting Commission, the Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.

The student:teacher of Gatewood Schools is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 423 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Gatewood Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Georgia Accrediting Commission
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1970

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

423 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform Required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,000

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Tuition Notes

5880 - Preschool 7000 - Grades K5 - 5 7240 -Grade 6-8 7480 - Grades 9-12

% on Financial Aid

20%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

EquestrianFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic CompetitionAnchor Club

Boy ScoutsFellowship of Christian Athletes

Girl ScoutsKey Club

LiteraryNational Honor Society

One-Act PlayScience Olympiad

Spanish ClubStudent Government Association

Yearbook

School Notes

School Motto: Generations of Excellence

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gatewood Schools cost?

Gatewood Schools's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.

What schools are Gatewood Schools often compared to?

Gatewood Schools is often viewed alongside schools like John Milledge Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Gatewood Schools?

The acceptance rate of Gatewood Schools is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What sports does Gatewood Schools offer?

Gatewood Schools offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Gatewood Schools is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.

What is Gatewood Schools's ranking?

Gatewood Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Gatewood Schools?

The application deadline for Gatewood Schools is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 423 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,172 for elementary schools and $14,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).